Bible foodSince the earliest days of the Israelites, sour or curdled milk (or curds) was mixed with honey, flavored with dates, raisins, grapes or other fruits or nuts. Those curds, many Bible scholars believe, were what we now call yogurt. Tradition says[...]Olive oil health effects- (Found September 17, 2008 ) Olive oil is rich in vitamin E, a great antioxidant. Experts believe that those antioxidants help human cells fight off cancer. In doing so, they fortify the cells and thus, slow down deterioration that accompanies the aging process since the cells are healthier and live longer.Olive oil has been shown to reduce the normal wear and tear of aging on the tissues and organs of the body and the brain. And there may be more to the connection between olives and longevity because olive trees...http://biblefood.findjunkfood.com/olive-oil-health-effects.html Olives- (Found September 17, 2008 ) The olive was certainly one of the most valuable and versatile tress of biblical times. It is mentioned frequently throughout the Bible.Probably the most famous reference to olive oil and its healing powers is in the parable of the Good Samaritan, in which the Samaritan cares for a beaten and robbed traveler, treating his wounds with oil and wine.Olive oil is a high-energy food and one of the most digestible of all fats. The ancients of biblical times found ways to incorporate it in many of.http://biblefood.findjunkfood.com/olives.html Olives and oleic acids- (Found September 17, 2008 ) A study largely underwritten by the American Heart Foundation found that on the Mediterranean island of Crete, the mortality rate due to cardiovascular illnesses was the lowest in the world. They compared the figure and the diets with those of Finland and the United States. Those countries have the highest death rates from heart attacks.The difference was in the types of fat in the diets. In countries with the highest rate of cardiovascular diseases, diets were heavy in saturated fats,...http://biblefood.findjunkfood.com/olives-and-oleic-acids.html Nuts - Song of Songs 6:11- (Found September 17, 2008 ) Botanists today believe that Solomon's "garden of nuts" referred to in Scripture was a rich grove of walnut trees. At the time, walnuts were prized for the oil they produced, which was regarded as only slightly inferior to olive oil. The fact that walnuts were a delicious treat and highly nutritious was an added bonus.In other cultures of the time, walnuts were thought to bring good luck and good health. The Romans called it the "royal" nut.Again, it was no accident that these people of...http://biblefood.findjunkfood.com/nuts-song-of-songs-.html Milk mentioned in Exodus 3:8- (Found September 17, 2008 ) Milk nourished the spirits as well as the bodies of the biblical peoples. Milk and honey together symbolized good health, prosperity and blessings from God. Milk and milk products were an important part of the daily diet of biblical times. But it was difficult to keep the milk fresh. The solution was to use the same fermentation process with milk that was used to make wine or sourdough bread.The result was what we today call yogurt, cheese and what is sometimes called curds in the Bible....http://biblefood.findjunkfood.com/milk-mentioned-in-exodus-.html Mint- (Found September 17, 2008 ) The warm flavor of mint, due to the presence of characteristic essential oils, is well-known to all of us today, just as it was to the Hebrews, Greeks and Romans of Bible times who used mint as medicine as well as a flavoring.Some Bible experts say mint was among the "bitter herbs" of Exodus 12:8 and Numbers 9:11 along with leaves of endive, chicory, lettuce, watercress, sorrel and dandelion, which were eaten as a salad. Mint is one of the "bitter herbs" of the Passover feast today.Greek...http://biblefood.findjunkfood.com/mint.html The power of beans- (Found September 17, 2008 ) Here's a quick list of the power of beans: They are naturally packed with potent levels of plant protein. That same cup contains 6-7 grams of valuable fiber. They are low in fat and cholesterol free. They are high in potassium, iron and thiamine and low in sodium. Just a single cup provides about 12 grams of complex carbohydrates or starches.That makes them an excellent source for quick energy.Scientists tell us that during the digestive process, certain natural chemicals contained...http://biblefood.findjunkfood.com/the-power-of-beans.html Yogurt - 2 Samuel 17:28-29- (Found September 17, 2008 ) Since the earliest days of the Israelites, sour or curdled milk (or curds) was mixed with honey, flavored with dates, raisins, grapes or other fruits or nuts. Those curds, many Bible scholars believe, were what we now call yogurt.Tradition says an angel promised Abraham that he would live a long life if he ate the biblical version of yogurt. He lived to be 175 years old!Today, in parts of Turkey, Armenia and some of the more remote regions of the Caucasus Mountains, there is an unusually...http://biblefood.findjunkfood.com/index.html |